14 Thatched Cottages You'll Want to Move Into immediately

We found a few of our favorites dotted around the British countryside.

By
Emma-Louise Pritchard

Sep 30, 2016

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Thatched roofs - the art of topping a house with dry vegetation such as straw - has been a common construction method for 300 centuries. Known in a practical sense for being waterproof, insulating and low-maintenance, thatched cottages are also a symbol of fairytale property dreams in the UK. Here are a few we found dotted around the British countryside...

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1Cockington, Devon

David Clapp

Pretty, pink, and perfectly matching the front garden blooms, this grand cottage is full of character.

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This beautiful thatched cottage was once home to a young Anne Hathaway before she later became William Shakespeare's wife. The farmhouse is now managed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and is open for visitors.

5Coverack Cove, Cornwall

Unique Home Stays

The small and inviting cottage looks traditional from the outside, but the interior is far from plain.

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